Ghosts, called ‘Phi’ in Thai, are the topic of many a conversation in Thailand, and often the simple explanation to many strange events and occurences. If you stay in Thailand long enough to understand a little of the Thai language you will here Thai ghosts referred to on a daily basis. You will here many […]
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Thai Spirit Houses in Pattaya
If you are new to Pattaya you have probably been wondering what the miniature, ornate little houses are which you see outside peoples houses, ‘often in the garden’, you also see them outside bars, businesses, banks, hotels, in fact you will see them just about everywhere. These miniature houses are actually Thai Spirit Houses, they […]
Continue ReadingMosquito Borne Diseases in Thailand
On this page, you read about common mosquito-borne diseases in Thailand, allergenic reaction to mosquito bites, how to stop mosquito bites itching, mosquitoes and pets in Thailand, mosquito bite prevention, and mosquito facts and trivia. I’m not an expert on mosquitoes or mosquito-borne diseases, I wrote this article after much research with the intention of […]
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Telling the time in Thailand, or to be more precise, understanding the intricacies of the Thai 6 hour clock is probably one of the hardest Thai lessons to grasp. The Thai time system has without doubt been the source of much confusion and bewilderment for foreign visitors. If not fully understood the Thai 6 hour […]
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Here’s the easy way to write your name in Thai language text. I tried this service myself (see link below) to get my name in Thai. It gave me the translation of my name from English to Thai. Note: this tool only works on first names. About writing your name in Thai Most translations from […]
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